Monthly Archives: May 2016

Because even Allah SWT appreciates.

You know that feeling when you think you do so much for a dear friend of yours, and they only take advantage of you when they need you (or other similar situations)? (what a shallow way of putting it, but … Continue reading

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Of fallen flowers on the ground..

Don’t the fallen flowers still beautify the ground? Noone belittles the scent or beauty of a broken or fallen flower. Because it is in its nature to be fragrant and beautiful; one doesn’t call it a leaf once it’s fallen … Continue reading

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Of Shadows in life.

Ever paused for a minute and thought about the blessing of shadows in life? Not metaphorically; I mean real literal shadows. Perhaps in our subconscious minds, we have appreciated the coolness of a shade on a hot sunny day? Perhaps we … Continue reading

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Of Being Muslim, and Idol-worship?

Growing up, I’ve always loved the story of Ibrahim AS. It somehow felt like his story was meant to be taught to me at that age. A story filled with lots of magical happenings, picturing the moon, stars, sun, fire, … Continue reading

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Ramadan’s coming and I am SO not ready

Everyone’s talking about the coming of Ramadan, their preparations for it, countdown plans etc, and here I am, hardly being able to  focus on my Salah, struggling to ‘feel’ the spirituality with this very low Iman. NOW? I ask my … Continue reading

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